In case you missed our Life*Food section last week, I wrote this short story noting the passing of local blueberry farmer Bill Monks, who I had profiled in the section this summer: Blueberry Bill left a list. The meticulous schedule plots out what needs to be done at his Meadowlark Farm month by month and […]
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OK, it’s not within 100 miles, but if it’s 11 at night, you haven’t been to the farmers market in a couple weeks, and you’re dying for a salad, head to Price Chopper and look for Boston lettuce by Finger Lakes Fresh (177 miles away). Finger Lakes Fresh is based in Ithaca and produces hydroponic lettuce (as well […]
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I posted some information just a little while ago about the Capital District Local First group’s Buy Local festivities set for this Saturday (Dec. 8). Here are some more details about what’s going on at the Honest Weight Food Co-op, 484 Central Ave. in Albany. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. local food tastings at the store will […]
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